Composer

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Madeleine Dring

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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1:29

"Dedications, No. 2, To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time" is a composition by Madeleine Dring, a British composer, pianist, and actress. The piece was composed in 1956 and premiered in London the same year. It is a song cycle for soprano and piano, consisting of four movements. The first movement, "To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time," is a setting of Robert Herrick's poem of the same name. The music is light and playful, with a bouncy piano accompaniment that supports the soprano's lively melody. The second movement, "To His Coy Mistress," is a setting of Andrew Marvell's famous poem. The music is more urgent and passionate, with a driving piano accompaniment that underscores the urgency of the text. The third movement, "To Lucasta, Going to the Wars," is a setting of Richard Lovelace's poem. The music is more somber and reflective, with a slower tempo and a more contemplative piano accompaniment. The final movement, "To Althea, From Prison," is a setting of another poem by Richard Lovelace. The music is more hopeful and uplifting, with a brighter piano accompaniment that supports the soprano's soaring melody. Overall, "Dedications, No. 2, To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time" is a charming and engaging song cycle that showcases Madeleine Dring's skill as a composer and pianist. The music is accessible and enjoyable, with a lightness and playfulness that makes it a pleasure to listen to.

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